Get the App

Recipes

Find a Recipe Blue Ribbon Recipes Pinch It!™ Feed Browse All Recipes

Editorial

Food Bites & Articles Videos What is a Blue Ribbon? Meet the Test Kitchen

Community

Member Recipes Groups Sweepstakes Contests Shopping
Real Recipes From Real Home Cooks ®

asian essentials: homemade ponzu sauce

Andy59 avatar
Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
@Andy59
Wichita, KS

Okay, I sincerely doubt that everyone is going to rush to the store to pick up these ingredients; however, there may be a few of you out there that just might enjoy a very popular sauce in Japan. Ponzu sauce is a citrusy version of a soy or tamari. The reason I make my own, is that I know what is in it, and I like to control the citrus flavor. It took me several batches until I got the flavor I was looking for. My suggestion would be to make it per the recipe, and adjust future batches to suit your taste buds. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

►
yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For asian essentials: homemade ponzu sauce

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 1/2 c
    liquid aminos, or tamari sauce
  • 1/2 c
    dried bonito flakes
  • 4 Tbsp
    lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 Tbsp
    grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 Tbsp
    lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 Tbsp
    mirin
  • 1 Tbsp
    orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 md
    lemon, just the zest
  • 1/2 oz
    dried kelp

How To Make asian essentials: homemade ponzu sauce

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    This sauce is not as well-known as tamari, or soy sauce, nevertheless it is a classic Japanese condiment. It is a citrus based sauce with tart-tangy flavor like a lemony vinaigrette.
  • 3
    Because of its versatility & refreshing flavor, you can use the sauce in many ways… For example, a dipping sauce for seafood, as a marinade for grilled meats and vegetables, or a dressing for salads and/or cold noodles.
  • 4
    Most of the larger grocers carry the Asian elements of this recipe; however, if they do not... there is always Amazon.
  • 5
    Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
  • 6
    Combine all the ingredients in a tightly-sealed, non-reactive jar.
  • 7
    Place into the fridge for about 2 weeks.
  • 8
    Chef’s Note: Once a day, if you remember, go into the fridge and give it a light shake.
  • 9
    After two weeks, run the sauce through a strainer, then reseal, and keep refrigerated until needed.
  • 10
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • So Yummy
    11
    Use anywhere you want a light soy/tamari sauce with awesome citrus notes. Enjoy.
  • 12
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
  • Last Step: Don't forget to share! Make all your friends drool by posting a picture of your finished recipe on your favorite social network. And don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes so we can see it too!
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT